Salary Calculator

Divide your annual salary by 2,080 (52 weeks × 40 hours). For example, a $60,000 annual salary equals $28.85 per hour. If you work fewer or more hours per week, adjust accordingly: $60,000 ÷ (52 × your weekly hours). This calculation helps compare job offers with different pay structures.

In the US, federal income tax ranges from 10% to 37% depending on your bracket. Add Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and state taxes (0-13%+). Most workers see 20-35% of gross pay go to taxes. Your effective rate depends on deductions, filing status, and location. Use this calculator to estimate your actual take-home pay.

Salary offers predictable income, benefits, and often more job security. Hourly pay provides overtime compensation and flexibility. Salaried workers may work unpaid overtime; hourly workers get paid for every hour. Consider your work-life balance preferences, industry norms, and total compensation package when deciding.

A good salary covers housing (ideally under 30% of gross income), necessities, savings (15-20%), and discretionary spending. In high-cost cities like San Francisco or New York, $100,000+ may feel middle-class, while the same salary provides comfortable living in lower-cost areas. Research local cost of living indexes to evaluate offers.

Multiply your hourly rate by weekly hours, then by 52. For example, $25/hour × 25 hours × 52 weeks = $32,500 annually. For benefits comparison, add the value of health insurance ($5,000-15,000/year) and other perks that full-time positions often include.